THE XTERN FRONTIER:
A truly unique design
TurboMed Orthotics is proud to present the newly developed XTERN FRONTIER AFO, a model that offers a brand new way of putting on the revolutionary foot drop orthosis. It was developed especially for foot drop patient with reduced hand dexterity such as stroke patients while remaining suitable for all peoples afflicted by foot drop.
The frontal approach of leg support, leaves the back of the shoe opening fully accessible for easy donning. The leg support attachement features a magnetic buckle system that can be attached with one hand.
The XTERN FRONTIER AFO is Game Changer solution for peoples afflicted by foot drop. Its unique Exoskeleton Spring design is fully flexible and dynamic. It will allow running, walking, hiking in mountain as long and as far as you want without any discomforts.
The XTERN FRONTIER can be fitted on any shoes, high hiking footwear, winter or safety boots and can be interchanged from shoe to another in a few seconds.
This device controls foot drop and allow easy plantar flexion in order to keep maximal ankle range of motion and calf muscle strength.
It is affix totally outside the shoe to maximize comfort and prevent skin breakdown, rubbing injuries to the foot.
TurboMed XTERN FRONTIER Foot Drop Orthotic
*HCPCS Code L1932 PDAC VALIDATED (USA Only)
MAXIMIZING FUNCTIONALITY, COMFORT & AUTONOMY
The XTERN FRONTIER AFO features the same “outside the shoe” style, with a whole new design.
Its unique front leg support makes the XTERN FRONTIER easy to put on while attached to the shoe. This new design will help deliver full autonomy to foot drop patient with poor hand dexterity, hempalegia or poor visual acuity.
It’s unique patented design acts as an exoskeleton to the impaired limb and provides the user with unparalleled levels of function without discomfort or rubbing.
The XTERN FRONTIER is a custom build modular ankle foot orthosis (AFO) made from highly durable thermoplastic.
It attaches to the outside of footwear and is quickly and easily interchangeable from shoe to shoe.
Unlike many other AFO’s, the XTERN does not prevent ankle plantar flexion or limit dorsiflexion, making it easier and much more comfortable.
XTERN FRONTIER SEMI-ASSEMBLED AFO FOR ORTHOTIC CLINIC
(PATIENT GET FULLY ASSEMBLED AFO READY TO USE)
| Product Code | Description | Document |
| 102100-SA-L | XTERN FRONTIER SEMI-ASSEM. FOOT DROP AFO LARGE | |
| 102100-SA-M | XTERN FRONTIER SEMI-ASSEM. FOOT DROP AFO MEDIUM | |
| 102100-SA-S | XTERN FRONTIER SEMI-ASSEM. FOOT DROP AFO SMALL | |
| >>>See Sizing Chart<<< |
New Magnetic buckle strap can be opened and closed with one hand, making life easier for foot drop patient with reduced hand dexterity. >>See Fitting Instruction<<
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Exoskeleton Design Fits onto the Outside of the Shoe
- No Skin Contact with Foot or Ankle
- Energy Return due to patented design
- Frontal Leg Support for Easy Donning
- Magnetic Closing Strap System
- Easily Conforms to Uneven Ground and Slopes
- Highly Durable Thermoplastic
- Heat Adjustable (to change width and dorsiflexion strength)
- Easily Transferable from Shoe to Shoe
- Symmetrical Design, Fits both Right & Left Foot
- Easily Positioned to Invert or Evert the Foot if Required
CAN BE USED WITH:
- Trainers/Running Shoes
- Lace and Velcro-Fastening Shoes/Boots
- Walking Shoes/Boots
- Safety Work Boots/shoes
- Dress Shoes
- Sandals
CLINICAL INDICATIONS:
- Drop Foot & Dorsiflexion Weakness
- Peroneal Nerve Injury
- Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT)
- Stroke (CVA)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Motor Neuropathy
- Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
CLINICAL LIMITATION
- Inappropriate Footwear
- Gross Fixed Deformities of the Foot and Ankle
- Severe Spasticity (Hypertonicity)
- Quadriceps weakness
- Severe Proximal weakness
- Crouch gait
